Head-to-head · October 2026
Dolly vs Hello Star
Hello Star comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Dolly.
Hello Star
Inspired by Hello Dolly, this plugin works as a reminder of which constellation/star is visible for the…
| Metric | Dolly | Hello Star |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 90+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 83 | 101 |
| Download trend | +6.4% | +31.2% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 25/100 | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 5 years ago | 10 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.8.17 | — |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Aug 2021 | Jan 2017 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
DollyHello Star
Choose Dolly if…
You care most about active installs and last updated.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Hello Star if…
You care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
Both compete in: hello dolly
FAQ
Dolly vs Hello Star: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Which is better, Dolly or Hello Star?
Hello Star comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Dolly. Choose Dolly if you care most about active installs and last updated. Choose Hello Star if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.
Is Dolly more popular than Hello Star?
Dolly is the more popular of the two with 90+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Hello Star.
Can I use Dolly and Hello Star together?
Both plugins cover hello dolly, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Dolly and Hello Star free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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